James Murphey

Mr. James Flynn “Jim” Murphey, age 75, of Newberry, passed away at Humana Hospital at North Florida on Thursday, July 25, 2024. He was born on November 26, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia to DuPont and Merle Flynn.

Jim had a distinguished and dedicated career in law enforcement for 37 years. He earned his BS degree in Criminal Justice from Rollins College in Winter Park and graduated with honors. His career started as a dispatcher, then patrolman in 1972 with the Altamonte Springs Police Department. He rose through the ranks to Commander in 1982. In 1984, he attended the FBI National Academy, 139th Session at Quantico, Virginia. In 1995 he joined the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in Tallahassee as Bureau Chief in the Division of Professional Standards where he worked for 7 years. He instructed classes at Santa Fe Community College and was a Captain/Commander with the Santa Fe Police Department for several more years.

Jim enjoyed traveling, reading, Gator sports and was a short-wave “ham” radio operator from his home.

Left behind to cherish his memory is his wife of nearly 51 years, Kathy (Connelly) Murphey and his brother, DuPont Murphey III, of Gainesville. His friends are many and will miss him dearly.

A memorial graveside service will be held at 11 am on August 17, 2024. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery with Lynn Williams officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc. at P.O. Box 2000, Boys Ranch, FL 32064 (fsyr@youthranches.org)
Arrangements are under the care of Milam Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601. 352-376-5361. www.milamfh.com